For those anglers who like to keep a track of their catches, there is a new Irish-developed app on the market that aims to make that job a lot easier. The app is called Tight Lines, and here’s the lowdown on its various features:
Tight Lines is an intelligent fishing assistant app built with the Irish angler in mind. Developed by Ashley Barwick in Co. Kerry, it blends cutting-edge data with a desire to help anglers of all levels log their catches, learn fishing patterns, and elevate their experiences.
The app emerged from the founders’ passion for fishing and their vision to utilise rich location and weather data to help better guide anglers while preserving privacy and simplicity.
Tight Lines is a comprehensive fishing app designed to enhance your angling experience by providing tools to track, analyse, and optimise your fishing activities. With features like effortless catch logging, personalised fishing spot forecasts, and interactive maps, Tight Lines empowers anglers to fish smarter and more successfully.
Features
🎣 Easy Catch Logging: Automatically records weather, tide, and lunar phase data for each catch, ensuring accurate and detailed logs.
📍 Save Favourite Fishing Spots: Pin and organise your top fishing locations to easily revisit them in the future.
🌤️ 7-Day Fishing Spot Forecasts: Access detailed 7-day forecasts, including weather, tide, and lunar phases, powered by data from multiple trusted sources for precise planning.
🗺️ Interactive Fishing Map: Visualise all your catches and saved spots on an interactive map to strategise your next trip effectively.
📊 Catch Insights & Performance Analysis: Analyse trends in weather, tides, and lunar phases to identify the optimal conditions for your fishing activities.
🚤 Versatile Fishing Support: Ideal for various fishing types, including freshwater, saltwater, river, lake, boat, and kayak fishing.
Who is Tight Lines for?
Tight Lines is built for passionate anglers who want to take their fishing to the next level. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, competitive tournament angler, or a dedicated hobbyist who meticulously tracks every catch, this app is designed for you.
Tight Lines is perfect for those who enjoy fishing in diverse environments—rivers, lakes, coastal waters, or offshore—and want a smarter, more informed way to plan trips, log catches, and uncover patterns. If you’re the kind of person who geeks out over tide charts, moon phases, and weather patterns, Tight Lines will feel like your ultimate fishing companion.
Pricing
For anglers looking to unlock the app, a pro plan is available as a monthly or annual subscription, including a 7 day free trial to help users explore the features before committing.
Tight Lines is available now on iOS (requires iOS 18+) and Android. The app is a free download, with Pro access via monthly or annual subscriptions. Visit www.tightlines-app.com or search “Tight Lines” in the App Store or Google Play. Pro-level analytics is available after a 7‑day free trial.
